Bodybuilding is the hub of control, willpower, perseverance, and strength. In times of a stressful life, limited activities, and junk food, maintaining one’s fitness can be hard sometimes. But yet some new-age bodybuilders are pulling through and setting their standards even higher. This has been the case for Carlea Baughn, who started her journey weighing 248 lbs and is now 136.8 lbs.

Born as a chubby kid, Baughn was never too skinny, until one day she thought of changing herself inside out. Continuing her weight loss journey, the then-neophyte went a little further and dreamt to be an ace bodybuilder. Since then, she has been taking part in competitions for the past 2 years. Recently, one of her shredded pictures, took the internet by storm. The sports community went bonkers after seeing her insane transformation.

Carlea Baughn, a new name in the sport

The upcoming bodybuilder she started her weight loss journey in 2017, and Baughn ended up becoming a practicing bodybuilder. In 2021, she participated in her first-ever competition. Post that, there was no stopping her. Last year, Baughn took part in the Emerald Cup and Empire Classic, gaining experience and insight into her competitors. She appeared in the 2022 NPC bodybuilding show, where she came 4th out of 5 participants. Albeit small, Baughn is making strides in the bodybuilding arena.

However, she certainly has other competitions on her target, as was clear from her recent post. Just a couple of days ago, the fitness freak shared a collage of her transformation for the past two months on Reddit. The post from “Lil Body Big Gains”, had a caption that spoke for the picture, “5 Weeks Out from 1st Show of my Season. Down from 152.8lbs to 136.8lbs today. (formerly 248lbs at heaviest weigh in 2017) Pictured is Jan 1st 2023 vs. Today as well a photo of myself at my largest. (5’3 height).” 

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One could easily tell the difference in her physique from the pictures. Evidently, she has been gearing up for the next contest, working on looking more jacked and losing 16 pounds. Carlea’s chiseled body certainly turned some heads, while fans went bonkers about her transformation.

Her insane transformation left the bodybuilding community baffled

Praising Baughn’s incredible moxie, one fan wrote, “I’m floored by your progress! you’re a Jedi! The force is with you!” While another commented on her transformation, “Good job! The glasses makes it feel like a fallout nerd rage transformation.” Another follower encouraged her, and commented, “Go get ’em, Champ!!! Great work!!!”

“248 to 137 and jacked is bonkers. Great googly moogly.”, one added. Evidently, there were tons of comments about her toned, body even after losing bulk weight, “Impressive that your skin didn’t sag.” Another penned a beautiful insight, “From where you started to where you are today. win or loose at your competition you already winning. Mad respect to you and all the best on stage.”

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With her strong-headed persona and determination, the bodybuilding star indeed can keep her fans on their toes. What do you think about her transformation?